Below we were touring a ruin in Chaco Canyon with our host, Joe, who treated us to some exceptional experiences and wonderful food!
Waving good-bye to our friends near Albuquerque after a wonderful visit and a sample of her gourmet cooking:
We went to very few stores where we could buy things on this trip. I did buy a tote bag in the Chaco Canyon book store, plus one book. I also bought a couple of cute handmade gifts in the Cuba, NM Visitor's Center while we were there--helping out the local economy. We also ate at El Bruno's on the recommendation of our friend, Joe--Yum!
Actually, the things I bought in Cuba were nice to put up for Christmas giving but also as ideas for making gifts for Christmas. The first item was a beautiful recipe book made "scrapbook style" with local recipes inserted in the pages.
The second was a cute Indian girl angel Christmas ornament made from a dried yucca blossom pod. Hope Kara and my granddaughters can find some of the dried yucca pods and save them for me. When I come up there I will bring supplies and we can make some of these for Christmas ornaments!
All in all we had a wonderful trip and came home with lovely pictures and, best of all, lasting memories!
We will start collecting the Yucca pods. I knew they would come in handy with some project!!
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thanks a bunch!
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures:) I've never been there and have always wanted to. Glad you got away and it didn't cost a fortune!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had such a nice time. What a nice idea to make a cookbook in a scrapbook style and the little angel is adorable. Be sure to show us photos of any that you make, okay?
ReplyDeleteI'm with you; traveling is just about as fun as it gets! Be it a day trip or major trek, I'm all about the seeing & experiencing.
ReplyDeleteYou will have many joys & memories to savor in the years to come. Collectibles make it even easier to re-live!
Be blessed,
Kathleen
Yes, we do have great memories!
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